Northern Zigzag Salamander
Plethodon dorsalis
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,965
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The northern zigzag salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the eastern United States and has been found in Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. The northern zigzag salamander's natural habitat includes temperate forests, rocky areas, and caves.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Northern zigzag salamander”.